Starting in fall 2026, ABC is the new king. They get the “Game of the Week.” Think Alabama vs. Georgia. Or Auburn vs. Alabama. That’s a huge, massive spotlight.
This means you might not need cable. You just need an antenna! How retro. How rad.
But wait—there’s a catch. ESPN+ exists. It’s a streaming service. Some lesser Auburn games (think non-conference cupcakes) might be banished there. You pay extra. It feels shady. But it’s the world we live in.
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Here’s a twist that breaks brains. The home team’s TV contract often dictates the network. So Auburn at Georgia? That game is on the SEC Network if Georgia’s deal says so. At LSU? That might be on ESPN.
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You don’t control this. You’re just along for the ride. It’s like being a passenger in a very fast, very loud sports car driven by a TV executive.
One week you watch on your phone at a restaurant. The next week, you’re on a 70-inch screen at a sports bar. It’s unpredictable. It’s living.
